Selena Gomez is a summer siren in flowing top and tiny shorts as she hits the beach with gal pal

Selena Gomez celebrated the start of the hot summer season with a trip to Malibu, California.

The 20-year-old singer enjoyed lunch at The Beach Cafe and then a stroll on the sand on Sunday where the only tune she was hearing was the sound of waves and seagulls.

Selena stayed cool in a billowing ivory top over a pair of cut-off denim shorts that allowed her to show off her lean legs and her deep tan.

Beach daze: Selena Gomez enjoyed a stroll on the beach in Malibu on Sunday where she showcased her slender form in cut-off shorts and billowy top

Her sense of style was complimented further by a round clutch bag on a golden chain that was looped across her chest.

The warm sand must have felt wonderful on Selena’s bare feet as she took in the breeze with her friend, actress Francia Raisa, but she kept her T-strap sandals close for later.

While Selena shied from attention, 24-year-old Francia seemed to welcome it as she paraded her curvy figure in a turquoise bikini.

Summer heat wave: The 20-year-old singer found the perfect spot to spend a hot afternoon

Keeping company: Selena was joined by actress Francia Raisa, 24, who showed off her figure in a turquoise two piece bathing suit

Girl talk: After their stroll by the shore, Selena and Francia found a bench on which to sit and talk

After their walk on the shore, the girls relaxed a bit on a wooden bench for some intimate girl talk.

No doubt they had a lot to talk about including what’s going on between Selena and her rumoured new beau Ed Sheeran.

Selena’s split from ex-boyfriend, pop star Justin Bieber, made her one of the most sought after bachelorettes in Hollywood.

In hiding: The Come And Get It singer appeared to be hiding in her hair at one point

Now it appears that Selena has indeed moved on with Ed, who, at 22, is considered an older and more ‘mature’ choice for the songstress.

The Come And Get It star, who considers Justin out of her life for good, is reportedly hooking up with Sheeran after being introduced by their mutual friend Taylor Swift last month.

‘They are hooking up!’ a source told UsMagazine.com.

Time to go: After a while Selena replaced her sandals and headed back to the car park

The same insider claims the Lego House singer has been enjoying romantic dates with Selena.

The British singer previously admitted he ‘wouldn’t complain’ if he was set up with the brunette beauty.

Sheeran was even spotted leaving what was said to be Selena’s home just last week, carrying his guitars and loading them into an awaiting limousine.

Posture check: Selena appeared to be slouching, which goes to show even big stars can have bad posture